# Join the Python Security Response Team!

DevFeed: [Join the Python Security Response Team!](<https://devfeed.tech/articles/join-the-python-security-response-team-2388.md>)

Original publisher: [Read original article](<https://blog.python.org/2026/02/join-the-python-security-response-team/>)

Author: Seth Larson

Published: 2026-02-17T00:00:00Z

Content type: article

Language: en

Sources: [Python Insider](<https://devfeed.tech/sources/python-insider.md>)

Topics: [psrt](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/psrt.md>), [Python](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/python.md>), [Security](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/security.md>), [vulnerability](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/vulnerability.md>), [ecosystem-security](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/ecosystem-security.md>), [Maintainers](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/maintainers.md>), [Open Source](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/open-source.md>)

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## AI overview

The Python Security Response Team (PSRT) has adopted a public governance document, PEP 811, that defines member responsibilities, onboarding and offboarding processes, and its relationship with the Python Steering Council. The team is adding members and coordinates vulnerability reports, remediations, advisories, and security workflows across the Python ecosystem.

## Source excerpt

The Python Security Response Team now has an approved public governance document (PEP 811) and is welcoming new members.